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Mock up app suggestions

7 years ago

Does anyone know if a mock up app that would help me visualize exterior updates?

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acraftylady

7 years ago

Try this. I known nothing about it. Also found one for landscaping but probably there is one program some where that does both for the outside. There are many house design apps and landscape apps in the Google store too. Bet IOS has a lot for Apple. Mary

https://www.provia.com/design-it/

https://www.smartdraw.com/landscape-design/landscape-design-software.htm

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User
7 years ago
You haven't posted enough info about your system for anyone here to really help you or to direct you to an answer. But...if you're using a Windows system and you want a list of updates as they are issued...the site below mya help you.

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance
acraftylady
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I read it as they are looking for an app to visualize exterior house updates maybe or landscaping. Mary
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to get anywhere close you would have to be willing to stain the brick or paint it. Personally I think not trying to spend $$$$$$$ on a house that is not that style is a bad idea but rather embrace what you have and make it look the best it can. i feels like it has balance issue. also i would get a very small double spot in white over the garage, that would help the balance the decorative light draws attention to the above window being off center. replacing the bay windows back to normal, removing the octangle window all together, and painting out the bit of trim above the windows.
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User
7 years ago
Aha! I think you're right, Mary. Thanks for enlightening me. :-)
User
7 years ago
Then...perhaps the info on this site will help. I know Auto Cad offers such programs but I think they're a bit pricey.

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/create-a-site-plan-d6d55b55-4e35-49b9-9d96-705485d9e2dd
acraftylady
7 years ago
I am guessing an app or program where you input a photo to see the visualization. Sure one of the many forums on the houzz site for landscaping or home remodeling would have good suggestions. Mary
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7 years ago
I’m reading but haven’t found one yet. Saw something the other day but can’t remember the post it was on....
User
7 years ago
Perhaps if you describe exactly what you want to do, we can be of more help. Do you want to overlay one photo onto another?
acraftylady
7 years ago
I am thinking they want an app where they input a photo of their house then see what different color siding, trim and various landscaping looks like. A design app like that. They say app so assume they want it for Android or IOS but there are computer programs to do stuff like that. Of course I may be way off on what I see in the post. Mary
User
7 years ago

Here's a program [available through http://www.filehippo.com] that might be what you're looking for. I have no experience with this particular program but I've read good reviews about it.

https://www.picmonkey.com/photo-editor?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G_Search_Non-Brand_Photo-Edit_Core_Not-Free_USA_EM&utm_content=Image_Edit_EM&utm_term=image%20edit_e_c_&gclid=Cj0KCQjws5HlBRDIARIsAOomqA04AZhNRyFZfwBx-xjZ8R_oE0pOkrrlzNwUenZfX0vZ_n_4A1lw2nIaAieoEALw_wcB

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